Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 89 For You, It's Worth It

When I finally remembered to send a glance his way, I saw him staring tenderly at me, his eyes full of so much affection that it left me feeling

"Do you like it?" he asked. "This is a surprise that took me three days to prepare. Just consider it a gift from me to celebrate the start of your Eric was obviously saying something, but I couldn't make out the words at

all. I could feel my throat tightening though. This was honestly the first time anyone had ever done something like this for me.

In my previous life, 1 experienced great hurt, hence I was sure that my heart would never again be swayed by a man in this life. However, I

I couldn't accurately describe my own emotions, but what I did low was that all I wanted to do right now was hug Eric, who was standing nex Tinstinctively reached out. While he was sitting there in a daze, Thugged him tightly.

“Thank you,” I said with heartfelt gratitude. “Thank you for doing so much for me, Eric. I'm really happy!”

I didn't know it he heard what I said, but I could clearly feel his body stiffen. And then he hugged me back.

Large fireworks exploded above our heads, etching our shadows into the ground. In that instant, I heard his reply loud and clear.

"You're welcome. As long as you're happy, everything I do is worth it."

My eyes immediately reddened, and I hugged him even more tightly.

For me to meet someone who treated me better than my parents did, it was worth living this life all over again.

The fireworks faded away, leaving only silence behind. When I came back to my senses, I finally realized what I had just done and quickly le "Sorry, I acted too impulsively just now," 1 said in embarrassment. "I hugged you because I was just too happy."

I lowered my head, my heart thumping so hard it felt like it would leap out of my chest at any moment. I didn't dare look to see what express

"I understand,” he said reassuringly. "But to get a hug in exchange for a fireworks display? That's the biggest, most pleasant surprise I've re

My heart skipped a beat. I quickly waved him off dismissively.

"It's getting late. Since the fireworks show is over, let's head back," I suggested.

I ran toward the car as if the hounds of hell themselves were after me. I didn't have the courage to look back at Eric.

After a while, Eric finally joined me in the car.

He looked sideways at me, the warm, yellow lightning in the car bringing out a softer side to his handsome, prominent features.

“I received a message from one of my men just now. He reported that the talks between Mr. Flint and the game investors proceeded smooth

I was instantly overjoyed. “Really? That's great news! Once Zachary's game officially launches, the prospects will be limitless!"

Eric stared at nue with amusement. "Why do you think that Mr. Flint's game will become popular throughout the country? I've seen his game I linked and shot him a mysterious smile. “That's a secret. I'll tell you if the opportunity arises in the future. Besides, I think that Zachary's ga Eric nodded thoughtfully and did not ask any more questions

He drove me back home. Just as we arrived at my house, I received a call from Levi.

“I'll be back in the country tomorrow afternoon, Jane!” he announced cheerfully. “You have to come pick me up, okay? I've prepared many g n for My Jinete Bike

i didn't know if Eric heard Levi's enthusiastic voice through the phone, but his expression visibly darkened. For some reason, I felt a little gui "Don't worry, I'll definitely be at the airport on time tomorrow afternoon," I told Levi reassuringly.

After hanging up, I looked at Eric, whose expression seemed to be getting darker. There was a displeased frown on his face.

I cleared my throat light, "T'll be going in first, then. My junior will be back tomorrow, so I probably won't have time to meet with you for the n

With that said, I was about to

get out of the car when Eric suddenly grabbed me by the wrist and pulled me back. As I looked up, I happened to meet his intense paze, and my heartbeat quickened.

"Is there something else?" I asked nervously

Eric stared silently at me, that dissatisfied frown still on his face.

“Are you going to abandon me for your junior?” he asked at last.

Abandon him?

Where was this coming from?

I stared blankly at Eric, distinctly aware of the burning warmth of his fingertips. I instinctively tried to retract my hand, only for him to hold on

"That's quite perplexing to hear, Mr. Flint We're friends, so what's with this talk of abandonment?" I asked

in confusion.

Without waiting for his reply, I continued, "If there's anything you need help with, I'll definitely offer my aid!"

Of course, such an opportunity might not present itself in my entire lifetime.

I sighed inwardly, but Eric did not respond and continued to stare unmovingly at me

Again, I said tentatively, "If there's nothing else, I'll be getting out of the car first. There are still many things I have to prepare for tomorrow, s Something seemed to flicker in his eyes. He finally retracted his hand, nodding calmly at me. I took this as my cue to get out of the car and dart into the villa.

Before closing the door, I happened to see Eric getting out of the car as well. I didn't know what he was thinking about, but there was a thou He really had a strange way of thinking. Even if our current relationship was indeed more ambiguous than before, why was he bringing up th 1 shook my head, trying to clear away my chaotic thoughts. I then quickly washed up and went to sleep.

The next morning, I finished the design drafts that I was worlding on before glancing at the time and realizing that it was about time to head Not long after arriving at the airport, I saw a fashionably dressed blond man wearing sunglasses walk out.

When Levi saw me, he waved excitedly as he dragged his suitcase over to me.

"Long time no see, Jane!" he called out.

Before I could say anything, he suddenly reached out and gave me a glant lig. Falmost suffocated in his embrace and hurriedly tapped him “Alright, no need to be so enthusiastic,” I said in a strangled voice. "If you hug me any longer, I'm going to pass out!"

Levichuckled before finally letting go of me. "I was just too excited to see you, Jane. Oh, that's right! I'm hungry, so how about we have

I nodded and instructed the driver to send his luggage to my house. I then led Levi to a restaurant where I had made reservations in

During our tural, Levi asked why I had suddenly returned to the fashion industry, so I briefly explained the situation to him. After bearing my story, Levi angrily slammed a hand on the table.

“Jeremiah went too far!” he yelled indignantly. “You wouldn't have left the studio all those years ago if not for him, yet he dares to treat you th ever see him later on, I'm definitely going to give him a beating and show him who's boss!"

His words brought a laugh out of me.

"Why would you beat him up?" I asked in amusement. "Wrongdoers will always get their just desserts, so even if we don't do anything, he's